Illinois Republicans Resist Douglas in 1860 Contention
Illinois Republicans reject Douglas as a traitor to free labor and advocate a firm stand on principle. The piece argues for maintaining a high political standard, unity against concessions, and continuing legislative effort in Springfield despite Democratic obstruction. It predicts a 1860 free labor victory with coordinated efforts in New York and Pennsylvania.
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Republicas
The
New York Tribune
Mr. Douglas
Douglas
Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Congress
Forney
Nationals
Charleston
Harris
Oflinois
Hlinois
Free Labor Party
N. York
Pennsylvania
Sigvis
Union
Corruption Probes Stir Public Alarm in Washington
The article condemns the ongoing corruption investigations, blaming officeholders for bankrupting the Treasury and enriching political allies. It highlights the Canal Scrim Fraud case centering on Ex-Gov Matteson, warns against bank bonds, and accuses Democrats and Republicans of swindling and obstructing general appropriation laws.
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Fondey
Numerous 19th Century News Items From Wisconsin and Beyond
Several updates cover politics and law including W viz Goggin as Virginia governor candidate and Ohio seduction law. Kansas abolishes slavery. Wisconsin Assembly repeals Stay Law. Also reports on New York fairs, railroad tickets, a new canyon pan in Rockies, editor Jno A Brown’s death, billiards match, sheriff sales debate, Cherokee Bible society, Racine bond relief, prize fighting penalties, Wanderer scandal, Clark incest arrest in Whiteside, and Ridgely elopement returns.
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New York
Albany
Wr. L. Goggin
Virginia
Kansas
Whiteside County
Sterling
U. S
Pine
Chicago
Europe
Ohio House of Representatives
American Bible Society
Fort Kearney
Rocky Mountains
Jno
Jean Delaunay
Francia Braneck
Buchanan Co
Statal Democrat
Picayune
Bible Society
John Huss
Recine
Racicie & Mississippi
New York Senate
New York Yacht Club
Wanderer
Corrie
Haytian Affairs and Democratic Tax Proposals Lead Headlines
The article details Hayti after abdication of Emperor Jolouqué and a provisional republic under Geftrard. It criticizes the Douglas Democratic Legislature for large proposed two year appropriations totaling 1 808 172.00 against last two years receipts 758 011.99, predicting a deficit. It accuses the party of opposing labor relief and endorsing a broker’s cut in tax payments, alleging corruption and disenfranchisement in Chicago and SpringField politics.
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Democratie
Thear
Milwaukee Sentings Enlarged and Improved Weekly
The Milwaukee Sentings has been enlarged and improved with a strong western department. It claims keen political views and insightful opinions presented as a family paper. The weekly costs 2.60 a year.
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Milwaukee
God
Illinois Tax Collection Postponement Law Summary
The act delays 1858 state and county tax collection in township organized counties until May 16 with returns due by June. Delinquent lands and lots become tax delinquent June 1 and follow standard procedures. February and April funds transfers are adjusted, with specific dates for DeKalb Cook returns and county fiscal deadlines. The law excludes Kane and DeKalb counties and adds enforcement provisions.
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Mnet
Illinore
Kane
DeKalb
Cook
Legislature to adjourn as apportionment bill stalls
The Daily Session Journal notes the Legislature may adjourn this week. The apportionment bill has passed the Senate but awaits Gov. Bissell's signature. Democrats threaten to defeat other general legislation in retaliation.
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Daily Session Journal
Senate
Oregon Admitted to Statehood by House Vote
Oregon was admitted as a State on Saturday after the House passed the bill 114 to 108. Messrs Lane and Delazon Smith are now entitled to their seats in the U S Senate.
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Oregon
House
Messrs
Lane
Delazon Smith
Joseph
Smith
U. S. Senate
W'Lane
Fleming Bros
Pittyburgh
Virginia
United States
dicLane
Fleming Brother
Fitteburgh
Wurthleay
McLane
Fleming Boy
Illinois Assembly Passes Acreage Reporting Bill
In the Illinois Assembly on the 12th, on Hon. John A. Davis’s motion, a bill requiring assessors to return acre counts for wheat corn and other farm products was passed. The piece discusses state tax measures funding public agricultural reporting and critiques Douglas Democrats for opposing certain subsidies while supporting others, and notes political commentaries and distant references to railroads and the 1859 peach crop frost in Southern Illinois.
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John A. Davis
Canal Frauds and Apportionment Battle Stir Public
The piece reports a counterfeit canal scrip scare turning out to be genuine and traceable to bonds issued to Gov. Matteson. It notes investigation delays, expected testimony, and possible thefts. It also covers tax collection bills, an apportionment measure, and a failed penitentiary funding vote, criticizing partisan aims and urging voter awareness.
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Committee of Investigation
McRoberts
Canal
State Bank
Chicago
Canal Trustees
Lockport
Springfield
Gov
Matteson
State House
House
Senate
Finance Committee
State Agricultural Society
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Advertising and testimonials on patent medicines and gifts
A vintage advertising notice touts Prall's Balaato elixirs for coughs with claims of mucus clearance and strength support, sold by druggists in Freeport. It also contains letters praising Sloan's Ointment and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, plus a claim about G G Evans's 1658 Gift Enterprise distributing vast gifts to patrons.
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Prall
Freeport
Coxmucren
G. G. Evans
Philadelphia
Evang
U. States
Medwood Ginas Co
Redwood Glass Manufacturing Co
Redwood
New York
United States
Agis
France
Deaters and
Bulilders
Factry
Chicago
G.M. Clayton
Stephensseat
Nrewsor House
Freeport Si
Europe
Morse
Thas
Paws
Philadel
Beth
Evans
Maine
California
Young
Steve Bellings
Florentine Beta
Pia
Landida
Daity de Chierita
Black Wood's Magazine and The Century Advertised
The issue highlights Black Wood's Magazine with Bulwer's What Will he do with it and reviews including Buraiah and the Burmese and An Angling Saunter. It also promotes The Century newspaper with policy free stance and aims to inform voters and readers nationwide. Godey’s Lady’s Book is advertised with engravings and fashion plates.
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Black Wood's Magazine
Leobard Dott & Co
Fulton Bt
N.Y Dity
Bulwer
Darrell
Lady Mountford
Tonel
Sophy
Edward
Prackivoon
Buraiah
India
Ava
Japan
Ireas
Great Britain
Just India Company
Thomas McElrath
Park Ruw
N. Y
London Times
United States
Cuytuay 19
Neccenayy
Arat-plasa
Mall of Business
Wood's Hair Restorative Promises Youthful Looks
An advertisement extols Wood's Hair Restorative claiming it restores youthfulness and cures nervous headaches. It warns against imitations and urges buying only products labeled Professor Wood's Hair Restorative Depot St. Louis Mo New York, sold by druggists and patent medicine dealers.
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Wood
Professor Wood
St. Louis
New York’s
United States
Canadas
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U.S. Treasury
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Labment
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Abraham ‘Clark
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Mary Herrington
Mary
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Warrer
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Hayti
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SpringHeld
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Illinois
Agricultural Society
Fonday
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Ulinos
F.P. Blair
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Moor & Dakin
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Dr. Sanford
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Fresport
G. M. Clayton
Bakers Pal Panaces
Roller, Smith & Co
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America
Chisago Daily Union
Deulera
Grover & Maker
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Cincinnati
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Torna
Janes
Canada
Joe Moses
C. Baldwin & Co
Rochester
N.Y
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Cornelius L. Cheeseman
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Chambers Atéeet
New-York
Emmeryt & Burrell
Butlesmith & Co
Penton & Robinson
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Warren
Lake County
Young Men's Association
Jon G.baxe
Plymouth
R. Lane
J. L. Halteman
Lane & Ou
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J. C. Stovantoy
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Nan T. Rush
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Garlin Anderson
Harriet A. Siannon
Monroe
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Magercon
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Alfred H. Wise
Joshua P. Taylor
Taylor
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Circuit Court
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Barpon
J. W. Bartlett
T. E Hurd
Exchange Street
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Alfred If
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Manny
Clanen Hlullers
Schuttler’s
Clag Lakes
Alao
Bealeria
C.M. Russell's
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Ohio
John A. Pitts
Bupulo
Hay Have ‘Raken
Middle and Eastern States
John A. Pitty
Buffalo
Pitty
Pitts
Niorta
Ornerat
Brewite Moune
Lols
Wome Insurance
Burplus
Mina Insui. CO
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Con Marte
Amei. Ins, Co
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J.P. Cooper
J.T. Mendley
Brank Vorry
Hugh Miller
Capt
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Peter Parley
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P. P. Thebana
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Charles Lea
Edward Iver
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Butler
T. B, Reid
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Edgar A. Poe
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